The Whisky Jury Croftengea 18 Year Old 2007 Cask #259

The Whisky Jury Croftengea 18 Year Old 2007 Cask #259 is a limited-edition Highland single malt Scotch whisky distilled at Loch Lomond Distillery in March 2007 and bottled in October 2025. Matured for 18 years in a refill hogshead, this single-cask expression was bottled at 49.2% ABV, with only 277 bottles produced. Showcasing Croftengea's distinctive peated character, it combines bright orchard fruits, gentle woodsmoke and creamy malt richness in an elegant, approachable expression selected by independent bottler The Whisky Jury.

Food Pairing: Pairs beautifully with smoked salmon, grilled chicken, aged cheddar, roasted almonds, grilled peaches and apple crumble. Its balance of fruit and peat smoke also complements barbecue dishes and honey-glazed meats.

Tasting Notes: A fruit-forward, gently smoky Highland single malt featuring yellow orchard fruits, creamy malt, soft vanilla, bonfire smoke, mineral freshness and warming spice.

Nose: Yellow apple, ripe peach and pear mingle with lemon zest, soft vanilla and malt. Gentle woodsmoke, ash and subtle spice develop underneath.

Palate: Creamy and juicy, with peach, apricot and stewed apple followed by layered bonfire smoke, charcoal, a touch of coastal salt and pepper.

Finish: Long and pleasantly smoky, with lingering fruit, gentle spice, lightly drying oak and a sweeter impression of vanilla and honey.